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The Open Champion - James BraidOpen Champion golfer James Braid taking a shot. 1905
A Champion at HarrodsGolf championJames Braid demonstrating at Harrods sports exhibition. 1913
James Braid in a difficult positionGolfer James Baird taking a difficult shot out of the bunker at the Richmond golf tournament. 1908
Notable Golf at Richmond - Taylor & Braid discussing a shotJ H Taylor and James Braid discussing a shot on the green at the Richmond golf tournament. Taylor eventually won the matches 2-1. 1908
Champions Old and New - Ted Ray & James BraidGolf champions Ted Ray and James Braid congratulating winner Percy Allis and runner-up James Adams after the News of the World golf tournament at Stoke Poges 24th September 1937
The hour and the man - James Braid carries starting clockThe hour and the man - photo of golfer James Braid carrying the starting clock to the tee during the English Ladies golf championship at Walton Heath 1928
Scottish golf team after the Professional International 1936Still no luck - Photo of the defeated Scottish golf team after the Professional International Golf match including Scottish James Braid (centre) 1936
Taming the CharlestonMr E. Scott-Atkinson, professional tango champion, and Miss Dorothy Cole, the worlds tango champion demonstrate the old way to dance the Charleston - with legs and feet kicking outwards (bottom row)
The Hon. Mrs Lionel Tennyson, formerly Felicite Tennant and daughter of Lord Glenconner. Wife of Lionel Tennyson and the Hampshire cricketer and England captain, who was the grandson of Alfred
Daphne Strutt and Vida Cuthbert by Madame YevondeDouble portrait of the Hon. Daphne Strutt (1911-2003), later Daphne, Lady Acton, together with her step-sister, Vida Cuthbert, later Vida Schreiber (circa 1910-2003)
Lady Mary Scott by Madame YevondeLady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott (1904-1984) by Madame Yevonde. She was the fourth daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleugh and 9th Duke of Queensberry. She married Lord Burghley in 1929
Drawing a borzoi on the beach at BiarritzMadame de Roberts, a well-known dog artist, with one of her sitters, a Borzoi, on the plage at Biarritz. Date: 1926
Lady Diana Cooper at Venice Lido with inflatable fishLady Diana Cooper, formerly Lady Diana Manners, pictured in a pyjama suit paddling at the Venice Lido carrying a large inflatable fish! Date: 1926
The Joneses Holiday Beano by H. M. BatemanA couple in a motorbike and sidecar find themselves bullied on the road by charabancs full of braying holidaymakers. 1926
Mrs J. A. Davison by Madame YevondeMrs J. A. Davison, wife of Captain J. A. Davison M.C. the Rifle Brigade and the second daughter of the Hon. Sir Gervase and Lady Beckett. Date: 1926
Pyjama suits at the Venice Lido, 1926Mrs. Forster, Mr George Thomas and Mrs. Emery at the Venice Lido, all wearing very fetching and rather flamboyant pyjamas suits, the de rigeur wear for the Lido. Date: 1926
Bright Young Things at the Venice LidoFrom left, Alan Parsons, drama critic for the Daily Mail and husband of Viola Tree, Zita Jungman, Mr Robin D Erlanger (formerly Myrtle Farquarson)
Visit Egypt advertisementAdvertisement promoting travel to Egypt with an illustration of the famous pyramids at Giza. 29 days of luxurious travel for 72.10.0 only? Sign me up. Date: 1929
Evening dress by LanvinAn evening dress in red faille falling softly in points to the feet with a simplicity that veils consummate art. The evening cap is in brilliants. Date: 1929
The Casino at Dinard, with swimming poolImpression of the Casino at Dinard, opened in 1928, with its swimming pool right in the centre. Date: 1929
Liberty fashion, 1929Fashions from Libertys in 1929 showing typical artistry and creative flair. On the left, a gown of black ring velvet draped by an artist
Lucien Lelong evening dressesTwo evening dresses in contrasting styles from Lucien Lelong. Fro the young woman on the left, a white tulle gathered on the hips and stiffly outstanding fullness of deep tucks
Jean Patou outfit, 1929A black and white ensemble showing a new lower level troiteur skirt. The shaped astrakhan muff and throw tie are faced with ermine. By Jeanne Lanvin. Date: 1929
The Lido-Laters by Howard K. ElcockFashionable society bathing and lying in the sun at the equally fashionable Venice Lido, under the familiar striped cabanna and parasols. Date: 1929
Deauville Devotees Potted on the Plage by MundoCaricatures of some familiar visitors to the fashionable French resort of Deauville. From left to right are Baron and Baroness Schroeders, behind whom is seen the Comte de Mardre. M. R
In the Casino at Le TouquetSmart society dropping in at the tables at the fashionable French resort of Le Touquet. Date: 1929
Lunch at Taverna of the Excelsior Palace Hotel, Venice LidoImpression of the Taverna restaurant, part of the huge Excelsior Palace Hotel on the beach at the Venice Lido. Diners rarely dressed for lunch
Trifles Light as Air by BairdA toy and balloon seller in a fancy costume. Date: 1929
Hotel de Paris at BrayScenes at the Hotel de Paris in Bray, a popular nightspot during the 1920s for fun seekers looking to escape London for the evening
Bystander masthead, 1929 - satryrs chasing lady motoristBystander masthead design from 10 July 1929 by Jorgen Myller showing a light hearted scene where a lady motorist is pursued by satyrs or fauns as she drives through woodland
Pratts advertisement about Hotel de Paris at BrayAn advertisement for G.D. (Godfrey Davis) Cars and Pratts Motor Oil focused on the Hotel de Paris at Bray, an out-of-town nightspot offering dinner, dancing and cabaret
The Junior Turf Club - Hyde Park Corner coffee stall at 1amAll human life gathered at the famous Hyde Park Corner Coffee stall, where upper class revellers, smoke and dance the Charleston while men in uniform
A Sound Proposition by Vernon Ward (talkies)The advent of talking pictures recorded by Vernon Ward in an illustration showing people gathering outside a cinema where a poster proclaims the movie showing is All Talking. Date: 1929
Hungaria River Club, Maidenhead, 1929The Hungaria River Club in fashionable Maidenhead, packed with Society and Bohemia every weekend. The scene was sketched by Bystander artist Helen McKie in the restaurant
Mrs Satterthwaite at Eden RocPhyllis Helen Satterthwaite (nÚÑáCarr; 1886 1962) female tennis player from Great Britain who was active from the early 1910s until the late 1930s
Princesse de Faucigny-Lucinge in polka dots at Venice LidoPrincesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucigne, formerly Baba D Erlanger pictured taking her dogs for a walk at the Venice Lido with her husband and mother, Baroness D Erlanger
Sketch cover - Lady Burghley by Madame YevondeMary Theresa (nÚÑáMontagu-Douglas-Scott), Lady Burghley (1904-1984), First wife of 16th Baron of Burghley (later 6th Marquess of Exeter)
Broke by BarbosaAn elegant gentleman in top hat and tails sits with his head in his hands, having spent all his money on cocktails and women by the looks of things. Date: 1929
Six Little Camping Girls Going Down to Bathe, Wallis MillsSix girls on a camping trip make a jolly sight as they skip down to the beach in colourful pyjamas to bathe. Date: 1929
Lady Diana Gibb by Madame YevondeLady Diana Gibb (1902-1955), youngest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Lovelace, and wife of Alastair Monteith Gibb (div. 1940)
Rosita Forbes at the Venice LidoMrs Arthur McGrath, aka the renowned writer, traveller and journalist, Rosita Forbes at the Venice Lido in 1931 surrounded by her husband (in the hat) and Major Mathews and Major Duffus. Date: 1931
Oliver Messel, Mme Lelong and Serge Lifar at Venice LidoTheatre designer and interior decorator Oliver Messel, Mme Lucien Lelong (Princess Natalie Paley) and the Ballets Russes star
Sketch cover - the Ranee of Sarawak in BiarritzSylvia Leonora, Lady Brooke, Ranee of Sarawak, born The Hon. Sylvia Leonora Brett, (1885 - 1971). Married Charles Vyner Brooke in 1911
Cecil Beaton and Elsa Maxwell at the Venice LidoCecil Beaton pictured with renowned party-giver Elsa Maxwell at the Venice Lido in 1933. Date: 1933
The Joys of the Lido - boating and bathing - to say nothing of sun-bathing. An artists celebration of the fashionable Venice Lido in 1926. Date: 1926
Princess de Faucigny Lucigne at costume ball, VenicePrincess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, in her costume as water at a costume ball given by her mother
Suzanne Lenglen at the Venice Lido, 1926Tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen pictured at the Venice Lido beach wearing orange pyjamas and carrying a parasol. Date: 1926
Countess Robilants Baby Party, Venice, 1926One of the most discussed social events of the Venetian season - the " Baby Party" given by Count and Countess Robilant in their home, the Mocenigo Palace, where Byron once lived